DISCO SMS alerts notify consumers automatically when a new electricity bill is generated — most DISCOs offer free registration through their website, letting you know the amount and due date without checking manually each month.
Understand What WAPDA SMS Alerts Provide
WAPDA bill SMS alerts are automated text messages sent to your registered mobile number each billing cycle. Depending on your DISCO, they notify you when your new bill is generated (showing the amount due and due date), and sometimes send a reminder as the due date approaches.
Not all DISCOs offer the same SMS alert service — LESCO and IESCO have the most developed SMS notification systems; PESCO, HESCO, and QESCO's SMS services are more limited. K-Electric (not technically WAPDA) has the most comprehensive digital notification system including both SMS and app push notifications.
The main benefit's simple: you don't have to remember to check your bill each month. The alert arrives automatically, tells you how much you owe, and reminds you of the deadline. This prevents the accidental late payments that trigger the 2% monthly surcharge.
Register for LESCO SMS Alerts
For LESCO consumers in Lahore, SMS alert registration is done through the LESCO portal or by SMS:
Via SMS: Send your 14-digit LESCO reference number to 8998 from the mobile number you want to receive alerts on. LESCO will confirm registration with a reply SMS within 24 hours.
Via Portal: Log into lesco.com.pk, go to "My Account" or "Alert Registration," enter your reference number and mobile number, and submit. This requires creating a LESCO web account if you don't already have one.
Via Helpline: Call 118 and ask to register your mobile number for SMS bill alerts on your reference number. The helpline agent can do this during the call.
Register for Other DISCO SMS Alerts
SMS alert registration varies by DISCO — here's how to set it up for the main ones:
IESCO (Islamabad/Rawalpindi): Send your reference number to 8119 or register at iesco.com.pk under Customer Services → SMS Alerts.
MEPCO: Send your 14-digit reference number via SMS to 8121 to subscribe. MEPCO's service sends bill amount and due date each billing cycle.
FESCO: Send your reference number to 8123 for bill notification SMS registration.
GEPCO: Register via the GEPCO portal or call 055-111-000-118 to register by phone. GEPCO's SMS service is active but less widely advertised.
PESCO, HESCO, QESCO, SEPCO, TESCO: SMS alert services are available via the DISCO helpline (118) — call and ask to register your number. Alternatively, set a manual monthly reminder on your phone — the bill date is consistent month to month once you know your billing cycle.
K-Electric: Register through the My KE app — go to Profile → Notification Settings and enable bill SMS and app push notifications. KE's system is the most reliable of any Pakistani electricity provider.
Manage Your SMS Alert Registration
To update your registered number (if you change phone numbers): send the new number along with your reference number to the same SMS code, or call 118 to update. Keeping your registered number current is important — alerts going to an old number don't help you.
To unsubscribe: most DISCOs allow cancellation by sending "STOP" to the same short code, or by calling 118. However, most consumers prefer to stay subscribed — there's no downside to receiving the alerts.
As a backup to SMS alerts, you can also use the JazzCash app's bill reminder feature: go to Bill Payments → Electricity → save your DISCO as a favourite biller → enable payment reminder. JazzCash will prompt you before the due date even if the DISCO's own SMS service is unreliable.
| Alert Type | What It Tells You | How to Set Up | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill generation alert | New bill amount + due date | Register mobile on DISCO portal | Free |
| Payment confirmation | Confirms DISCO received payment | Auto-sent after payment | Free |
| Disconnection warning | 7-day notice before disconnection | Auto-sent by DISCO | Free |
| JazzCash bill reminder | Monthly reminder via JazzCash | Save ref in JazzCash Favourites | Free |
| Easypaisa bill reminder | Monthly reminder via Easypaisa | Save in Easypaisa bill favourites | Free |
Common Billing and Payment Problems and Solutions
Wait up to 24 hours for registration confirmation — some DISCOs process in batches overnight. If nothing after 24 hours, try sending again or call 118 to register by phone.
Your mobile number may have changed or the registration lapsed. Re-register by sending your reference number to the short code again, or call 118. Number portability (switching operators while keeping your number) sometimes interrupts DISCO SMS delivery.
SMS alerts can occasionally send the amount before final FPA/QTA adjustments are applied. Always verify the exact due amount on the official DISCO portal or JazzCash fetch before paying.
For DISCOs without a published short code (QESCO, TESCO, SEPCO), call 118 to register. As an alternative, save your DISCO as a favourite in JazzCash and enable the app's payment reminder — it works independently of DISCO SMS systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — WAPDA DISCO SMS alert registration and the bill notification messages themselves are free of charge. Standard SMS delivery charges from your mobile operator may apply to the message you send to register, but incoming alert SMS from the DISCO are free.
Yes. You can register multiple DISCO reference numbers to the same mobile number — for landlords or owners of multiple properties, each bill triggers a separate SMS notification.
A typical DISCO bill alert SMS includes: consumer name, reference number, billing month, units consumed, amount payable, and due date — all the key information needed to decide when and how much to pay.
Yes — K-Electric's My KE app and portal support both SMS and push notification alerts. KE's notification system is more reliable than most WAPDA DISCOs and includes both bill generation alerts and due date reminders.
As of 2026, no major Pakistani DISCO offers official WhatsApp bill notifications. Some third-party services aggregate this, but these require sharing your reference number with non-official services. Stick to SMS or app-based notifications from official sources.